Poaching from Manchester United? Ronaldo personally persuades Bruno Fernandes to join him in Saudi Arabia, but three factors make the deal impossible.

According to a report from sports outlet 365Scores, Ronaldo is actively participating in Al-Nassr's transfer campaign, going all out to convince his Portugal teammate Bruno Fernandes to depart Manchester United and head to Saudi Arabia to play alongside him. Al-Nassr intends to exploit the window when Fernandes' contract extension talks with Man United are at a standstill this summer, attempting to secure the midfielder.

Furthermore, according to Goal, Ronaldo has set a clear direction for Al-Nassr next season, with the core requirement being complete control over transfer affairs. He is presenting conditions to the management: the sports team consisting of Simão Coutinho and José Semedo must have full independence and authority in recruitment, avoiding any administrative interference.

The Portugal captain demands that management not interfere with the work of the sporting director and executive director, seeking absolute independence in player selection and team building.

His primary summer window operation is to go all out to poach Fernandes. According to sources interviewed by 365Scores, Ronaldo has asked the club's sporting director to obtain full independent authority to carry out the recruitment plan. They have formally contacted Fernandes to learn about his salary demands.

To be honest, if this operation succeeds, Al-Nassr will further strengthen their attacking options, adding a creative player capable of organizing attacks alongside Ronaldo.

As soon as the news broke, Manchester United fans exploded, leaving comments shouting, "Stay away!"

The concerns of Manchester United fans are not unfounded. First, the contract renewal talks between Fernandes and Manchester United are indeed at a standstill. His contract expires in the summer of 2027, with a one-year extension option. If an agreement cannot be reached, Manchester United will be in a passive position.

Second, Fernandes is United's absolute attacking core, having recorded over 10 assists for six consecutive seasons. Last season, he started 35 league matches and delivered an outstanding performance of 9 goals and 21 assists, directly breaking the Premier League single-season assist record held by Henry and De Bruyne.

Losing Fernandes would mean Manchester United losing their offensive direction, and it would be very difficult to find a replacement in the transfer market.

Ronaldo's intention is also clear. With Fernandes providing "ammunition" from behind, his goals will keep coming, and he will "feast" easily. During Ronaldo's return to Manchester United, Fernandes provided him with 6 assists across all competitions.

But Manchester United fans can rest assured that the stalled contract renewal does not mean Fernandes wants to leave.

According to TEAMtalk, Fernandes himself is open to starting new contract negotiations and is willing to extend his contract beyond its current term. Last season, he left the club to decide his future. He wanted to stay, but if the club did not want him, he was willing to leave. In the end, Manchester United chose to trust him, and he repaid that trust with his actions.

Additionally, the Daily Express confirmed that Fernandes has agreed to pledge his future to Manchester United, and it is expected that he will publicly confirm this decision after returning from vacation.

Fernandes' stance is firm, and Manchester United's attitude is also clear: not for sale, under any circumstances.

According to TEAMtalk insiders, Manchester United is extremely determined and will not sell their captain under any circumstances. Club sources insist that Fernandes will not be sold "under any circumstances" this summer.

Fernandes is the long-term leader of the team's dressing room and an indispensable core player for the first team. Manchester United regards him as a long-term leader and key member.

New head coach Carrick is also very happy to continue working with the Portuguese star. Fernandes perfectly fits Carrick's tactical system. Carrick's plan for the new season is to aim for the Premier League title, and he will still rely on Fernandes to play a key role.

Furthermore, TEAMtalk sources revealed that any offer to poach Fernandes would need to reach a record valuation.

This means that the only way to convince Manchester United to let him go is a record transfer fee. However, Al-Nassr is currently in debt of about 180 million euros and is mired in financial crisis. Due to debt issues, the club's senior management has had its authority restricted, and operational problems have also emerged.

Under these circumstances, the club's owner, PIF (Saudi Public Investment Fund), has decided to solve the economic problem by selling the club. Currently, PIF has restricted some financial powers of the club's management, and the club cannot make any more signings. Meanwhile, PIF is considering selling the team to maintain normal operations. Therefore, given Al-Nassr's current financial situation, it is simply impossible to complete a deal of Fernandes' caliber.

Ronaldo wants to control transfer power and poach Fernandes to Saudi Arabia. This idea itself is not surprising. But the reality is that Manchester United won't let him go, Fernandes doesn't want to leave, and Al-Nassr has no money. This is likely just another sensational rumor in the transfer market.